Understanding planning · 13 min read
Planning application documents: what to read first
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
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The Watch House, Headcorn Road, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8PJ
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The Watch House, Headcorn Road, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8PJ
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Erection of agricultural building required for the storage of hay and machinery.
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| BLOCK PLANPlans · PDF | 3 Aug 2020 | View |
| PLANNING STATEMENTSupporting Documents | 3 Aug 2020 | View |
| DECISION NOTICEDecision Notice · PDF | 14 Sept 2020 | View |
| OFFICER ASSESSMENT & RECOMMENDATIONOfficer Report · PDF | 14 Sept 2020 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form · PDF | 3 Aug 2020 | View |
| RURAL PLANNING LTDConsultee · PDF | 17 Aug 2020 | View |
| ELEVATIONS & ROOF PLANPlans · PDF | 3 Aug 2020 | View |
| SITE LOCATION PLANPlans · PDF | 3 Aug 2020 | View |
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